By The Numbers: Injuries at Work
Toronto – May 4, 2015 – Every year, thousands of Canadians are killed or injured on the job. Workers in Canada today are four times more likely to die at work than they are to be murdered.
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By the Numbers: Corporate profits and Canada's shrinking economy
Toronto – April 20, 2015 – According to a new study by the CIBC, profits for corporations in Canada have hit a 27-year high, however it does not seem as though the increased revenue in the form of profits has trickled down to workers, as Canada's economy shrunk, due to mass layoffs, store closures and a reluctance from corporations to invest into people.
By the Numbers – The affordable housing crisis
Toronto – March 26, 2015 – According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, housing is considered affordable if it costs less than 30 per cent of your pre-tax earnings, but right now, one of every four families in Canada spends more than that percentage to keep a roof over their heads.
New poll reveals majority expects to be working past 65
Toronto – March 17, 2015 – A new poll reveals that there are more Canadians who expect to be working past the age of 65 than those who expect to be retired, with many citing inadequate government pension benefits as the reason.
By the Numbers: Rising food prices in Canada
Toronto – February 12, 2015 – Canadians can expect to pay more for the price of food this year, largely due to the falling value of the Canadian loonie against the U.S. dollar.
By the Numbers: New mental health survey points to shortfall in services
Toronto – January 28, 2015 – In 2007, the Harper government established the Mental Health Commission of Canada to develop surveys and strategies to act as a "catalyst for improving the mental health system".
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